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Photographed by Jeffery Johnston

Formed in 1991, the Louisiana Philharmonic Orchestra is the only full-time professional orchestra in the Gulf South and the only full-time musician-governed and collaboratively operated orchestra in the United States.

Support them in their efforts by attending the LPO’s annual “Fabergé Opus Ball” on Saturday, April 12. The evening begins at the Civic Theatre with a performance by virtuoso Russian-American pianist Lola Astanova with the LPO and guest conductor Jahja Ling and follows with a seated dinner and dancing at the Hyatt Regency Hotel.